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Like my Model 20 in 7/08 a lot!
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you have made a good choice and usually your first choice or guess is correct....
if you want to handload and have something a little different do the 284 winchester and get a 100 or two of the norma brass from bullets.com
if you want to buy off the shelf go with your 7mm-08 it is a great choice and the 100 or so feet difference wont affect anything when shooting game...
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7-08 is the way to go.. Don't change it! Exactly what I would think, too.
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I had one in .260. Great rifle. The only thing I would change is to get a douglas#2 instead of the #1.
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I'll cast my vote for the 7mm-08 also.
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Don't forget the model 20 has a 3" mag
I'd get the 260 and hand load all my ammo to take advantage of the extra mag length. This negates any benefit of the 6.5 CM, and the 260 will be easier to feed. I'd also go with 8 twist #2 barrel as the #1 is too light for me.
I've had a 257 Roberts, 308 win, and 30-06. The 30-06 is quite jumpy. Don't like shooting it prone.
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I'd vote for the .260, but a 7/08 would work.
I'd take the 7/08 over the 284, but that is just my personal preference. Bandleader it just doesn't have enough advantage to worry about brass supply.
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Just picked mine up in 284 used, but I'm a looney that way. I own a 7mm-08 and wanted something else. Either way is a good choice. If I found one in 260, I'd jump on that too.
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No problems with 284 brass. Just neck up Lapua 6.5x284. I like the 284 in the Forbes too.
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7mm-08 makes the most sense all things considered.
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Just my take, but I wouldn't base the purchase of a NULA around factory ammo offerings. I'd be handloading from the get go and have yet to forget my ammo for a hunt yet. That said, I'd definitely be considering one of the rounds based off the 284 case, with the Original in probably 2nd place. So my order of preference would be:
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A premium bullet of 140gr at 2900fps, of which the first two will easily do, will cover a lot of hunting bases. Looks as if you prefer the 6.5's to the 7mm....and you feel there is a major or worthwhile increase in performance going to the 284 cartridge based offerings....can you expand on that?? I don't think the increase would be noticable in the field. I just like the idea of the 6.5X284 ever since I read about it in COTW. I have a 260 (not a NULA) and like it alot. I don't think anything .26" and up on either the 308 or 284 case would leave you wanting.
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you have made a good choice and usually your first choice or guess is correct....
if you want to handload and have something a little different do the 284 winchester and get a 100 or two of the norma brass from bullets.com
if you want to buy off the shelf go with your 7mm-08 it is a great choice and the 100 or so feet difference wont affect anything when shooting game... +1
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The 7-08 is a good cartridge. My XP100 pistol is chambered for it. However, with the longer rifle barrel, I prefer the .284 and got my NULA in that chambering about 10 years ago. If you want more velocity, you can get it. If you want to load mild, fine. BTW I have a NULA Model 24 in .338-06 on order, which I feel is a good choice if you want something noticeably bigger than a 7 mm.
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Have you considered a 7mm-08AI ? I would never AI a standard factory tube as the minor gains aren't worth the expense - but if it's all the same cost, there is an extra 50 fps or so over standard loads if you load to same pressure. With a 23" barrel, 75fps over most standard 7mm-08 loads.
What's also interesting is that on a custom tube with a tight chamber (as I would expect the Forbes to be) I still get printed velocities with factory ammunition - despite the fact that these are fire form loads. This gives me the option to shoot slightly higher velocity handloaded AI loads or factory ammunition at standard velocities. I've been very pleased w/ the 7mm-08AI I had built.
Regards,
David I have heard of feeding problems with the 7-08 AI......have you experienced anything like that??
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I have heard of feeding problems with the 7-08 AI......have you experienced anything like that??
I don't think feeding problems are typically a concern for push feeds, like the NULA. Even with controlled round feeds it's not an issue if your gunsmith knows how to make it run "right" - I'm sure Melvin is more than qualified.... My Kimber 7mm-08AI: [video:youtube]CvS0YPfDdHE[/video] David
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I'm still scratching my head about placing an order that is bumping up against $4,000 for a rifle when I wasn't sure about action length or cartridge. Personally I'd probably want to handle a few to see if they were worth $4,000 to me.
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I'm still scratching my head about placing an order that is bumping up against $4,000 for a rifle when I wasn't sure about action length or cartridge. Personally I'd probably want to handle a few to see if they were worth $4,000 to me.
I am sure of the action length, absolutely want the Model 20 Short Action, said as much in my original post. I have handled plenty of NULA's, I just have never owned anything in 284 Winchester. Just want some thoughts on the 284 Win and other short action cartridges....why is that a headscratcher?
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Caliber: .284 or .308
Cartridge: 7-08, 284 Winchester or 308 Winchester
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6.5 Creedmoor or 308 would be my picks.
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